Finding the Third Proportional to 145,448 and 304,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,448 and 304,136 is: 635,957.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,448 : 304,136 = 304,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,448/304,136 = 304,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,448x = 304,136 × 304,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,448x = 92,498,706,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,498,706,496/145,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,957.23
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